>> their defense as ian it, he doesn't know his rear end from the hole in the ground. so they are pleading ignorance. >> i have to ask. are you actually asking for the death penalty here. you are saying that the result should be this poor groundhog is killed. isn't that harsh? >> the response has been very positive here in butler county. most people around here want a piece of phil. i'm getting recipes. people are firing up their grills. they are really sick and tired of winter and they want to take it out on punxsutawney phil. >> you will be hearing from the people for ethical treatment of animals and humane society soon, sir. >> i will get letters, i have no doubt. what about the dangerous precedent for weather forecasters and stock pickers all over the world? >> i think it's wonderful. it's about time for a change, and, in fact, how about a new -- perhaps a female? how about punxsutawney phyllis? i'm looking for some significant changes the way this whole approach is taken. >> sheryl sandberg will getting in touch with you, no doubt, on the gender of punxsutawney ph